Spain. Sovereign (1759-1788 : Charles III)

This proclamation was issued as Spain prepared to extend the territory of Louisiana to include Florida, which had been returned to Spain under the peace settlements with England following the American Revolution.

From the description of Déclaration du Roi, qui accorde de nouveaux privilèges, pour la protection du commerce de la Louisiane, 1782 Jan 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702144825

The Treaty of Versailles of Sept. 3 1783 which recognized the independence of the thirteen colonies, also ended hostilities between European powers. According to the treaty, Spain recovered Minorca and East Florida. The Treaty was preceded by separate preliminary articles that France and Spain signed on Jan. 20, 1783.

From the description of Collection of documents related to the Treaty of Versailes, 1783-1795, (bulk 1783). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122386555